Adam

Massey,

Here is our take of the group shot and one of you me and John. We had a great time and learned a ton. It was an excellent course and a very good experience. I hope to see you guys later this fall.

Thanks again.

Jim R

To the management:

I wanted to compliment you on a great teacher and guide you have in Matthew. I took your beginning course on April 22-23 and it was more than I hoped for.

Hopefully I’ll be able to come back for more climbing in the spring, and I certainly will be using your services. Thanks for have such professional and thorough instructors.

Tom L.

Coffee & Baked Goods at the Gendarme!!

Seneca Rocks Climbing School - Intermediate Course

This course covers in detail:

Belaying (review)
Advanced belay concepts
Rappelling (review)
Rappel station setup and management
Basic knots (review)
Advanced knots
Proper vocal signals (review)
Time management
Advanced rope management
Transitions
Basic anchor (review)
More complex anchors
Refining movement skills and efficiency
Placement and removal of artificial protection (chocks and cams)
Self-rescue readiness skills
Basic risk assessment, evaluation and mitigation

Course Itinerary

During this 2-3 day course we focus on imparting to the climbers the skills necessary to take on more responsibility as a member of a climbing team and as such, are flexible Intermediate Photo depending on each client’s needs. We will cover advanced concepts in anchoring, belaying, rappelling, and rope management. Climbers will be exposed to more challenging and varied terrain. We will continue to discuss objective hazards, their evaluation and the beginning of self rescue concepts and preparedness. As always, superior and personalized climbing instruction makes for a quality learning experience.

This course is also offered in an abbreviated two day version. Please note; the enormous amount of information to be learned is best suited to a three day course.

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